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Tepe has launched the first bio-based plastic toothbrush in its Good range of toothbrushes. Manufactured in Sweden using 100% green energy, the plastic in the toothbrush is made from sugar cane and castor oil. Tepe claims using renewable materials means it can recirculate up to 95% of CO₂ emissions during the product’s life cycle. ‘The Tepe…
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Nine out of 10 (89%) dentists fear patients suing them, new figures from Dental Protection show. Of those, 74% feel that this fear is impacting on the way they practise dentistry. Of those that fear patients suing them, 64% have made more referrals as a result. ‘Dentists work in an increasingly challenging environment,’ Raj Rattan, dental…
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Christie & Co has launched its first report on the UK dental market, covering pay rates and staff shortages. Staffing, Brexit and the Dentist Shortage shows how the market has changed over the last few years. The report includes emerging workforce trends, regional differences in relation to supply and NHS dentists’ pay rates. ‘We are thrilled…
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High levels of air pollution could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, new research has found. Smoking, drinking and oral sex have all been linked with increasing the chances of having oral cancer. This study, carried out by researchers in Taiwan, found that fine particulate matter (PM2.5) could also increase chances. ‘This study, with a large sample size,…
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ICE explains how its new courses can help you keep up to date with digital dentistry. Digital dentistry is now becoming a key part of diagnosis and treatment planning in dental practice. It is therefore imperative for practitioners to qualify in prescribing and reporting dental cone beam computed tomography (DCBCT) scans. What is more, the use of…
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Lancashire dentists should be doing more to promote oral health amongst children, Councillor Andrea Kay says. She is calling on practices to send their trainees into schools to help educate children on looking after their teeth. The calls come after figures show Lancashire’s children have a higher rate of tooth decay than the rest of England. ‘If you’re…
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The Implant Dentistry Show launches this January, the must-attend event for anybody involved in implant dentistry. Click here to register for free. Held in London on the 26 January, the free-to-attend event will host a speaker line-up of leading implant clinicians. There will also be an exhibition with specialist dental companies focused on implant dentistry. ‘Implants…
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Pizzas, pies and sandwiches could all be given calorie limits under new Government plans to tackle obesity in Britain. New proposals suggest a limit of 928 calories in a standard pizza and 695 calories in a savoury pie. This will see many restaurants having to cut the size and number of toppings on their pizzas. ‘These…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentistry to take positive stance on recruitment post Brexit Dentistry needs to take a positive stance on Brexit and recruitment opportunities it could create, Sara Hurley says. Speaking at the BDIA Showcase, the England CDO says dentistry should…
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Find out what you can change in only six months. For more information visit www.sixmonthsmiles.com.
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Obesity amongst year six children has reached record levels, new data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) shows. Levels of obesity in children aged 10-11 years old have risen by more than a third since 2006/7 to 4.2%. The numbers of obese children in poorer areas is more than double those in the richest areas. ‘Obesity is a problem…
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Most dental services (90%) are offering safe, effective, caring and responsive care and treatment, the CQC says. Of the 1,336 dental practices inspected over the last year: 90% required no action 9% required action 1% needed enforcement action. Inspections by the CQC also found practices were giving patients evidence-based advice on improving oral health. ‘Through…
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Chris Branfield explains how Biomin toothpaste applies fluoride over a prolonged period of time. Bio-glass tooth strengthening A while ago I was asked to do a TV advert for Sensodyne. I liked its ‘Repair and Protect’ toothpaste because it contains a bio-glass that sticks to surface like a protective layer and helps stop tooth sensitivity. However,…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXw13Y7J084 Stuart Garton from the Dental House in Liverpool talks about how Ismile Dental Software has helped him to run a modern, efficient and larger dental practice. To learn more about how Ismile Dental Software can help you to run your dental business more efficiently call 0845 468 1287 or visit www.ismiledental.co.uk.
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Children who consume too much sugar are more likely to become involved in fighting, smoking and bullying. Children with the most sugar in their diets are 78% more likely to involve themselves in ‘risky’ behaviours. Sugary drinks seem to encourage riskier behaviour than sweets and chocolate. ‘This study underscores the importance of directing public health…
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Seb Evans speaks to Zaki Kanaan about how offering Philips Zoom! whitening can really help to build your practice. Tooth whitening is a booming market. It is estimated to be worth around £40 million worldwide with predictions that it will continue to grow as celebrities endorse whitening kits. New tooth whitening launches seemingly happen on…
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The NHS is restricting sugar-sweetened drinks in hospitals to cut patient, visitor and staff sugar consumption. Trusts across England have pledged to reduce sales of sugary drinks to 10% or less. Hospitals already signed up claim to have experienced a significant reduction in sugar-sweetened drinks sales. ‘Every hospital in the country is now answering this important…
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Seb Evans reports from the first Private Dentistry Show – a new breed of dental exhibition. The first Private Dentistry Show was a resounding success after launching in London on Saturday (15 September) to over 1,000 delegates. The first free-to-attend exhibition dedicated to private dentistry hosted 160 leading exhibitors and featured thousands of the dental…
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Dentally has now introduced treatment plan templates, providing a way of charting multiple treatments for a patient with just a single click! With our new templates, users can save considerable time when charting complex and long courses of treatments. Plus, it ensures consistency within the practice as everyone will follow the same procedure for each…
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